Question 1

In their study of conscientious behavior, Mischel and Peake found that such behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  shows little temporal stability. 
B)  shows little cross-situational consistency. 
C)  shows high levels of both temporal stability and cross-situational consistency. 
D)  (a) and (b). 
A)  shows little temporal stability. 
B)  shows little cross-situational consistency. 
C)  shows high levels of both temporal stability and cross-situational consistency. 
D)  (a) and (b).

Question 2

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The evidence is best that people behave consistently

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A)  within domains of situations. 
B)  across domains of situations. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  within domains of situations. 
B)  across domains of situations. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 4

Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to longitudinal consistency in personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a likely contribution to trait stability?

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A)  genes. 
B)  people select their environments. 
C)  others respond in stable ways. 
D)  all of these contribute to stability. 
A)  genes. 
B)  people select their environments. 
C)  others respond in stable ways. 
D)  all of these contribute to stability.

Question 6

Eysenck's three factors can be located in the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

McCrae and Costa give equal emphasis to genes and environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Studies on animal personality suggest

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A)  fundamental differences between human and chimp personality structures. 
B)  personality descriptions of other species express anthropomorphizing. 
C)  non-primates have the same personality structure as humans. 
D)  there is evidence for continuity of personality structure among the species. 
A)  fundamental differences between human and chimp personality structures. 
B)  personality descriptions of other species express anthropomorphizing. 
C)  non-primates have the same personality structure as humans. 
D)  there is evidence for continuity of personality structure among the species.

Question 10

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

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A)  translations across languages. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  obtaining subjects. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  translations across languages. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  obtaining subjects. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

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A)  subjects are of comparable age. 
B)  subjects are of comparable intelligence. 
C)  indigenous terms are used. 
D)  researchers are from the US. 
A)  subjects are of comparable age. 
B)  subjects are of comparable intelligence. 
C)  indigenous terms are used. 
D)  researchers are from the US.

Question 12

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

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A)  more complex. 
B)  less integrated. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  more complex. 
B)  less integrated. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 13

Five-factor model is to NEO-PI as

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A)  Freud is to id. 
B)  Rogers is to self. 
C)  Cattell is to 16 PF. 
D)  Allport is to factor analysis. 
A)  Freud is to id. 
B)  Rogers is to self. 
C)  Cattell is to 16 PF. 
D)  Allport is to factor analysis.

Question 14

People may be stable in their behavior because

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A)  they select as well as respond to situations. 
B)  stereotypes are formed of people. 
C)  constitutional factors predispose toward some trait stability. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  they select as well as respond to situations. 
B)  stereotypes are formed of people. 
C)  constitutional factors predispose toward some trait stability. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a basis for support for the five factor model?

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A)  results from questionnaires. 
B)  results from projective tests. 
C)  results from ratings. 
D)  all of the above provide support. 
A)  results from questionnaires. 
B)  results from projective tests. 
C)  results from ratings. 
D)  all of the above provide support.

Question 16

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

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A)  necessary. 
B)  sufficient. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  necessary. 
B)  sufficient. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 17

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The discovery of the basic structure of personality through the factor analysis of ratings is comparable to the methods used in physics and chemistry.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the discovery of the

Question 19

The trait position suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency over a range of situations. 
B)  many behaviors expressive of a trait. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  consistency over a range of situations. 
B)  many behaviors expressive of a trait. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 20

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

Accepted Answer

A)  unshared environment. 
B)  shared environment. 
C)  characteristic adaptations. 
D)  intrinsic maturation. 
A)  unshared environment. 
B)  shared environment. 
C)  characteristic adaptations. 
D)  intrinsic maturation.

In their study of conscientious behavior, Mischel and Peake found that such behavior

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

The evidence is best that people behave consistently

Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to longitudinal consistency in personality.

Which of the following is not a likely contribution to trait stability?

Eysenck's three factors can be located in the Big Five.

McCrae and Costa give equal emphasis to genes and environment.

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

Studies on animal personality suggest

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

Five-factor model is to NEO-PI as

People may be stable in their behavior because

Which of the following is not a basis for support for the five factor model?

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

The discovery of the basic structure of personality through the factor analysis of ratings is comparable to the methods used in physics and chemistry.

The trait position suggests

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

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Exam 8: Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

In their study of conscientious behavior, Mischel and Peake found that such behavior

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

The evidence is best that people behave consistently

Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to longitudinal consistency in personality.

Which of the following is not a likely contribution to trait stability?

Eysenck's three factors can be located in the Big Five.

McCrae and Costa give equal emphasis to genes and environment.

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

Studies on animal personality suggest

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

Five-factor model is to NEO-PI as

People may be stable in their behavior because

Which of the following is not a basis for support for the five factor model?

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

The discovery of the basic structure of personality through the factor analysis of ratings is comparable to the methods used in physics and chemistry.

The trait position suggests

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

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